Data Manager

BDR Solutions LLC

. Lead data stewardship across the Railroad Safety Information System .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data stewardship, reference data management, and metadata documentation, with strong SQL skills for business-user validation. Capable of leading projects and ensuring compliance with federal data governance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data GovernanceReference Data ManagementSQL Query SkillsProject Management ExperienceDAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

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Hard Skills

Data StewardshipMetadata DocumentationRisk Threshold CalculationsData Dictionary ManagementStatistical Calculations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SocrataTableauSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)

Industry Keywords

Federal Records SchedulesNARA RequirementsFRA Records PolicyGovernment Security ClearanceDOT Background Investigation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead data stewardship across the Railroad Safety Information System
Act for the Project Manager when the PM is absent
Own reference tables, business metadata, functional data dictionaries, and recurring risk-threshold calculations supporting FRA grade crossing programs
Maintain RSIS reference data tables, including the Reference Management System, FRA Decode File, Railroad/Company Organization Table, Inspector Table, GSA/FIPS Location Table, and Railroad Contact File
Document business-layer data dictionary definitions, metadata mapping, and business validation rules
Run the monthly National Significant Risk Threshold calculation, annual Quiet Zone Calculator update, and biennial Normalizing Constants
Support S-93 change control by routing data-related change requests through the COR and testing implemented changes within 7 days of CCB approval
Oversee physical storage and disposition of hard-copy RSIS source records under FRA records policy
Serve as Alternate Project Manager with full authority to act for the contractor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field
8+ years of experience, including data governance, reference or master data management, and metadata or data dictionary work
Strong SQL query skills for business-user validation (read-only; no DBA work)
Experience leading or backing up a project manager on a federal contract
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Able to pass a DOT background investigation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance
May be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness
DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) preferred
Familiarity with Federal records schedules and NARA requirements preferred
Experience with statistical or risk-index calculations preferred
Experience with Socrata, Tableau, or SharePoint-based data publishing preferred